Senior Corporate Recruiter – Contract

Karius

. Manage the full life-cycle recruiting process.

Posted 10/20/2026contractRedwood City • California • United StatesSenior💰 $60 - $70 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting, leveraging strong relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with hiring managers. Proficient in utilizing Lever ATS for managing candidate pipelines in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitingLever ATSBiotech ExperienceStrong Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Sourcing StrategiesCandidate Relationship ManagementRecruiting Plans DevelopmentHigh-Volume Candidate GenerationAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Team Player MentalityPositive AttitudeInterpersonal SkillsRelationship Building Acumen

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionRegulated FieldMedical Device ExperienceStartup Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full life-cycle recruiting process.
Identify, develop, and execute effective sourcing strategies to build teams and organizations.
Collaborate with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop recruiting plans.
Advise on internal processes, best practices, and recruiting strategy to identify top talent.
Source top-tier talent and nurture candidate relationships from initial contact through offer acceptance.
Generate a high-volume, high-quality candidate pipeline under tight timelines.
Become an expert in Karius technology, culture, environment, future products, and applications.
Use Lever ATS to track and manage candidate recruitment process flow.
Serve as liaison between the business and Talent Acquisition.
Report to the Director, Talent Acquisition.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in a corporate (in-house) talent acquisition team, preferring startup experience.
Preferred working in a regulated field - biotech or medical device experience (current or past) experience.
A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of work and education).
Relationship building acumen making you a natural partner with hiring managers.
A team player mentality and a positive attitude (we are a growing organization so you’ll need to be comfortable wearing many hats).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for recruiting in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational skills with impeccable attention-to-detail and follow-through.
Passionate, purpose-driven, and excited about Karius’ mission.
Ability to work in the United States, as the role is listed for Remote (USA) or Redwood City, California.